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Steve Jobs Era
During this time in Apple, Steve Jobs led the helm of innovation within the growing technology company -
Original iPhone (2007)
Apple unveiled the iPhone, the phone branded to change the phone marketplace. Equipped with a 3.5-inch display and a capacitive touchscreen, the iPhone was set to change the smartphone landscape. -
iPhone 3G
The iPhone 3G was released with 3G connectivity and support for 3rd party apps -
iPhone 3GS
A smaller upgrade to the now essential iPhone brand, the iPhone 3GS improved the speed of the device. This iteration included the ability to cut, copy, and paste in the os. -
iPhone 4
This iteration of the iPhone revamped the design of the phone to include a stainless steel band sandwiched between two panes of glass. Apple introduced a forward facing camera and the Retina display -
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Tim Cook Era
After the death of Steve Jobs, Tim Cook took over the reigns of leading Apple. -
iPhone 4S
This model of the iPhone retained the same form factor as the previous model but introduced Siri, Apple's virtual assistant. -
iPhone 5
The iPhone 5 jumped from a 3.5-inch screen to a 4inch screen. Along with the improvement in screen size, Apple changed from the proprietary 30-pin connector to the Lightning connector. -
iPhone 5c
The iPhone 5c was released as the budget alternative to the iPhone 5 and included multiple different colors. -
Iphone 5S
The iPhone 5S introduced the new color, Gold, to the iPhone lineup. In addition to this, Apple changed the home button to incorporate a fingerprint sensor to unlock the device. -
Iphone 6/6 Plus
This time around, Apple extended the screen size of the phone to include two new sizes. The regular model included a 4.7-inch display while the plus model included a 5.5-inch display. -
Iphone 6S
The iPhone 6S was a small upgraded to the iPhone that included the 3D touch feature. This feature allowed the user to "press" into the phone to reveal other functionalities. -
iPhone 7
The iPhone 7 main feature was the inclusion of the dual camera system. The dual camera system always for Portrait Mode photos to be taken -
iPhone 8
The iPhone 8 included the return to the two panes of glass (on the front and the back) along with wireless charging. -
iPhone X
Apple's biggest redesign to date, the iPhone X eliminates the home button for an edge-to-edge screen that takes up the majority of the front of the phone. Instead of TouchID, Apple opted for facial recognition technology to handle unlocking and purchasing on the iPhone. Link
